Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst is a British provocateur agent, used in the media and Art scene in London during the 90's for the program Postmodernism (irony, pastiche, mixing low with high culture) as part of the Young British Artists group (with Tracy Emin, promoted by Kate Moss, David Bowie, Naomi Campbell and Orlando Bloom), trained at Goldsmiths College.

Damien= Antichrist Damian (The Omen franchise, wich announced William V).

In 1988 he organised the Freeze exhibition with Sarah Lucas and Mat Colishaw (raised in Dawn Christadelphian cult).

He was promoted by the Turner Prize (sponsored by Channel 4), Charles Saatchi (Andy Warhol), Serpentine Gallery, Larry Gagosian in NY, Jay Jopling's White Cube in London, The Rolling Stones, George Michael and in program Hip Hop by Jay-z, Tory Lanez and 50 Cent.

His tiger shark in glass case was given media exposure in tabloid newspaper The Sun. Saatchi sold his tiger shark to Steve Cohen (NY Mets, Point 72 Asset Management, donor to Trump), who also bought work of postmodern artist Jeff Koons. The emir of Qatar (Al-Thani family) bought a work of him for 19 million dollars. His work was sold at Sotheby's.

He made a film with Eddie Izzard (gay-transgender agenda). He worked with Keith Allen (father of Lilly Allen) and Alex James of Blur (with Damon Albarn).

He designed an album cover for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

He participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony (8 pointed star of Isis-Ishtar) with prince Harry.

born 6/7/1967.

2012 Summer Olympics

the Art Scene

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